Blessed John of Vespignano
Blessed John of Vespignano (Italian: Giovanni da Vespignano; born c. 1240 AD in Vespignano, Mugello, Tuscany, Italy; died 1331 AD in the Mugello, Italy) was an Italian layman of the Mugello region near Florence, renowned for his humility, charity to the poor, and holiness of life. He is venerated as a Blessed. His feast day is observed on the anniversary of his death.
A simple man of the countryside, John of Vespignano devoted himself to works of mercy, sheltering the poor and the sick and living in prayer. He was long venerated by the people of the Mugello.
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| Blessed John of Vespignano | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Layman; man of charity |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Patronage | The Mugello; the poor and the sick; laypeople who serve the needy |
| Attributes | Layman's dress; care of the poor and sick |
| Birthplace | Vespignano, Mugello, Tuscany, Italy |
| Death Place | Mugello, Tuscany, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural death; a layman of the Mugello renowned for humility and charity to the poor |
| Primary Shrine | Mugello, Tuscany, Italy |
Biography
John of Vespignano was born about 1240 at Vespignano in the Mugello, the hilly countryside north of Florence in Tuscany—the same district that produced the painter Giotto. He was a layman of humble condition, and he became known above all for his charity.
He devoted himself to works of mercy, taking in and caring for the poor, the sick, and pilgrims, and giving generously to those in need. He lived a life of prayer, humility, and simplicity, and his reputation for holiness spread among the people of the region.
John of Vespignano died in 1331, esteemed as a saint by his neighbors. He has long been venerated as a Blessed in the Mugello and the Archdiocese of Florence. Because the records of his life are chiefly local and devotional, some particulars are not precisely established.
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